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19/07/2025
Sophomore quarterback Cole Austin looked more than capable during the Piedmont Passing Camp on Saturday at the Field of Champions. He led the Bulldogs to a perfect 7-0 record and a 20-10 win over Munford in the championship game.
PHOTO GALLERY: The energy was electric Saturday as Oxford’s freshly opened bicycle jump track welcomed its first riders for an inaugural event. A vision brought to life by Kanda Floyd and the city of Oxford, the park features three distinct tracks designed for beginners, intermediate thrill-seekers, and advanced riders craving a challenge.
Columnist Brett Buckner’s love language takes the shape of TikToks, Instagram Reels, and IMDB movie trailers. “That’s how I show loved ones I’m thinking of them.”
A string quartet from Mexico, a husband-and-wife duo playing cello and piano, and a multi-instrument quartet bringing show pieces, gypsy tunes and romantic ballads to life are the ensembles selected for this Chamber Music Series season at OPAC.
Defending Conference USA champion Jacksonville State earned strong support in the first Bowl Confidence Index, an innovative preseason feature voted on by a panel of media members that cover member institutions.
For Jacksonville State, running back Cam Cook, offensive lineman Bubba Grayson, defensive lineman Talan Carter, defensive back Trevor Woods and kicker Garrison Rippa made the preseason Conference USA watch list.
A local fishing tournament has reeled in $14,000 for two Calhoun County charities.
The Benton Nissan Fishing Tournament, held last month on June 6 at Logan Martin at Lincoln’s Landing, drew more than 100 boats competing for a $15,000 top prize, according to tournament director Thomas Shelton.
Due to an outbreak of the canine distemper virus, Calhoun County Animal Control has temporarily closed its facility and euthanized 82 dogs. This contagious and often fatal disease affects an animal's respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems, Calhoun County Animal Control stated in a recent release.
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